- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Karen
Karen Crooks is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions and relationship or family concerns. She also supports issues around eating, sleeping, parenting, anger and coping with life changes.
Karen believes people know their own story and have strengths to build on. In sessions she focuses on practical steps and short-term strategies. She encourages clear goals and small, manageable changes rather than long lists of theory.
Her approach draws on mindfulness techniques to help with present-moment awareness. She uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and solution-focused work to identify concrete next steps. Trauma-focused methods are used where past events are getting in the way of daily life.
Sessions usually include simple exercises you can use between meetings. Karen often works on breathing and attention exercises, short planning steps and reviewing what helped or did not help that week. She aims for straightforward language and measurable actions rather than jargon.
People who prefer a direct, practical style may find this helpful. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To start, readers are invited to use the site matching process and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy in her practice involves brief attention and breathing exercises to help notice thoughts and physical tension. This can help when anxiety or stress makes it hard to focus or sleep.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach for clarifying what someone wants to change and why. It works well for goal setting around habits, addictions or commitment to new routines.
She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. Together they will look at current problems, what the client hopes to achieve, and which methods fit best. Plans can be adjusted as work progresses so the approach stays relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, such as shorter check-ins at lunchtime or meetings without a commute. Others like being able to work with a therapist who accepts international clients. The focus is on practical ways to make sessions fit daily life rather than on any single format.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, plus related issues like eating or sleeping difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and action-oriented, using short exercises and clear goals. Sessions focus on what helps now and on small steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats explicitly. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.